Short messages on Positive change from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Managing your Self Talk every day is a learned process and it does take time. Do not get overwhelmed or discouraged: be patient, and the changes will happen.
Catch yourself whenever you begin to Self Talk in a negative manner. By recognising the tone, you can shift to a less stress-inducing thought pattern.
Any hate or aggravation you have for others in your heart will only hurt you in the end. Don’t consume yourself with trying to change them or win their approval.
Decide what type of Self Talk you want to hear. If you want to be more positive, look at the situations throughout your day and see how you can change your perspective of them into something positive.
For a whole day, make note of the way you Self Talk in any given situation; pay attention to both positive and negative. Stand back and listen to the tone of your Self Talk, without making any adjustments just yet.
By listening to your inner dialogue and shifting it to become more in line with what you really want, you can change the way you think and feel about yourself.
When you say sorry, you are standing up to yourself with respect. Saying sorry doesn’t mean there isn’t guilt, and forgiving doesn’t mean there isn’t pain.
If someone treats people badly, you don’t need to get revenge on them. You can walk away and let their own consequences happen from the things they say and do.
Love what’s right before you instead of hating what’s missing. Don’t overlook the wonders that currently surround you in each day.
Material things don’t matter. What matters is having strength of character, an honest heart, and a sense of self-worth. These are the things that will carry you through life.